Riverside Valley Park

Stroll through buttercup-filled meadows alongside the winding River Exe with wonderful views across the city to its cathedral.

Location

One mile down river of Exeter Quay (between River Exe and Exeter Ship Canal).

Know before you go

Size

40 hectares

Entry fee

Free

Parking information

Car park close to Double Locks pub

Grazing animals

Yes, April to October

Access

Easy access cycle/walking paths, plus other informal paths which can be uneven and muddy.

Dogs

Under effective control

When to visit

Opening times

Always

Best time to visit

Any time

About the reserve

Riverside is one of six Exeter Valley Parks managed by Devon Wildlife Trust.

Its 40 hectares sit between Clapperbrook Lane and Bridge Road. This is an easy Valley Park to visit: it is close to the city centre and just a short walk from the historic Quayside. It offers river views, excellent walking and cycling paths and flood plain meadows giving way to the wilder estuary.